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Welcome to the Wiki for the DCSD January 22nd, 2010 library training at Rocky Heights Middle School, 11033 Monarch Blvd. Littleton, CO 80124.

On this site you will find;

  1. A schedule for the day
  2. Descriptions of presentations being offered
  3. Lists of items audience members need to bring to sessions
  4. Links to related items/sites

Schedule Grid

Time
Library
Classroom #1
Classroom #2

8:00
Check-in and brief orientation/business meeting*.


8:30
Session Title: DCHS/DCL Liaison project
Presenter: Peggy Cummings & Melissa Della Penna.

Synopsis: Peggy and Melissa will share their presentation from CAL, "The Librarian from the Dark Side" along with tips and cooperative ideas from that program, as well as ideas and suggestions from their audience at CAL.

Audience members should bring:

The presenter will need:

Links:
Session Title: Students using Destiny
Presenter: Carolyn Major
Synopsis: Learn how to get the most out of Destiny with your students and staff. Use Destiny to place holds, write reviews and give ratings for both staff and students. Check out Destiny Quest and Wish Lists, see what your students and teachers want to read.
Audience members should bring:

The presenter will need: Projector/Screen

Links:


Session Title: Hardcover Accordion Book workshop
Presenter: Gail Lindley of the Denver Book Binding Co.
Synopsis: Ms. Lindley will lead workshop participants through the process of creating accordion books and explain how these products can be used as a teaching tool with students or for personal use. Materials will be provided by the instructor.

Audience members should bring: Must pre-register for this workshop before 5pm on Friday 1/15

The presenter will need: 10 participants for this workshop to happen, maximum of 20.
9:30
Session Title: Spellbinders & Review Crew
Presenter: Priscilla Queen and DCL Liaisons
Synopsis:

Audience members should bring:

The presenter will need:

Links:
Session Title: Web 2.0 Research Tools
Presenter: Jen Harris
Synopsis: Learn how to harness the power of Web 2.0 to empower student researchers.

Audience members should bring:
Laptop if you have one
The presenter will need:
Projector
Links: www.diigo.com
Gail Lindley of the Denver Book Binding Co. (continued)
10:30
Session Title: Global Issues in Context, etc.
Presenter: Chris Dappen from Gale
Synopsis: Mr. Dappen will give an overview of Global Issues in Context as well as other Gale online resources that DCL is making available to us.

Audience members should bring:

The presenter will need: Laptop, projector and screen

Links: Global Issues Biography Resource
Literature Resource
Session Title: Elem Library/Tech Panel
Presenters: Stephanie, Pam, Jessica, Janice and Pete
Synopsis: Elementary librarians share favorite new web applications and sites.

Audience members should bring:

Questions for the Q & A session

The presenters will need: Laptop, screen and projector

Links:

Wolfram Alpha intro
VoiceThead ideas
VoiceThread Home
Power Point Game Maker
Session Title: Perma-Bound update
Presenter: Dolly Wilcoxson
Synopsis: Update on new website features and using the website to make your job easier.

Audience members should bring: Bag to bring home goodies (books, posters,etc)

The presenter will need: computer with internet access and projector/ screen

Links: perma-bound.com
12:30
Session Title: Brainfuse for secondary (DCL online tutoring resource)
Presenter: Hutch Tibbets of DCL and Francesco Lecciso, Brainfuse founder.
Synopsis: This session will provide an overview of Brainfuse and how it can be used at the secondary level.

Audience members should bring:

The presenter will need: Laptop, projector, and screen

Links: Brainfuse
Session Title: Destiny 9.5 overview
Presenter: Steve Monks and Rusty White from Follett Software Co.
Synopsis: Presentation of what's new in Destiny Library Manager 9.5

Audience members should bring:

The presenter will need:

Links:
Session Title: Follett Update
Presenter: Ed Bell
Synopsis: Updates on new website enhancements & collection analysis.

Audience members should bring: laptop (optional)

The presenter will need: projector/screen

Links: www.titlewave.com
1:30
Session Title: Brainfuse for elementary (DCL online tutoring resource)
Presenter: Hutch Tibbets of DCL and Francesco Lecciso, Brainfuse founder.
Synopsis: This session will provide an overview of Brainfuse and how it can be used at the elemantary level.

Audience members should bring:

The presenter will need: Laptop, projector, and screen

Links: Brainfuse
Session Title: Destiny 9.5 overview
Presenter: Steve Monks and Rusty White from Follett Software Co.
Synopsis: Presentation of what's new in Destiny Library Manager 9.5

Audience members should bring:

The presenter will need:

Links:
Session Title: Sec Library/Tech Panel
Presenters: Mary, Sharon, Marsha, Jen, Carol and Pete
Synopsis: Secondary librarians share favorite new web applications and sites.

Audience members should bring:

Questions for the Q & A session

The presenters will need: Laptop, screen and projector

Links:
Google(for wonder wheel and timeline)
Good Reads Scirus.com Ixquick.com Science.gov Izzit.org Wolfram Alpha intro
2:30
Return to library for presentation from interim superintendent Steve Herzog
Return to library for presentation from interim superintendent Steve Herzog
Return to library for presentation from interim superintendent Steve Herzog


To access the meeting survey click here.


*Business Meeting Agenda:


General "Housekeeping" - Sign in sheet, location of classrooms, bathrooms, etc. - Pete

Introductions - DCL, vendors - Pete

Amy's lunch recommendations (Be sure to be back on time)

Kindles - JoAnn

Board Meetings/survey - JoAnn

Biblio services - Marci